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Benon

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Another name for Baal-meon, a town east of the Jordan later associated with Beth-baal-meon and Beth-meon.

Definition

Benon is another name associated with Baal-meon, a town east of the Jordan. The name is linked with Beth-baal-meon and Beth-meon.

Biblical Usage

Benon is referenced in the list of places connected with the settlement east of the Jordan.

Historical Background

The supplied material identifies Benon through the related place-name Baal-meon.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Numbers 32:3) [BETH-BAALMEON] Comp. ver. 38.
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